Published: Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 7:23 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 7:23 a.m.

Until the end of the year, the store will collect toys appropriate for dogs or cats.

Shoppers who bring in three new pet toys will receive a 40 percent off coupon for the thrift store.

A person can bring in toys as many times as they like and will get a discount coupon for each set of three.

Only one coupon can be used per visit.

"We hope that as people are out doing their Christmas shopping they will pick up some small stuffed animals, Nylabones, rubber balls, Kongs, catnip, or any pet appropriate toy," said Terri Thompson, BRHS director of retail. "Our animals go through so many toys at the shelter and we are always in need of more."

The humane society is a nonprofit animal welfare organization.

The thrift store is the main source of revenue for animal care.

The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call the store at 828-692-3503 for more information.

<p>Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store at 1214 Greenville Highway is holding a drive to collect pet toys called "Play Things for Paws." </p><p>Until the end of the year, the store will collect toys appropriate for dogs or cats. </p><p>Shoppers who bring in three new pet toys will receive a 40 percent off coupon for the thrift store. </p><p>A person can bring in toys as many times as they like and will get a discount coupon for each set of three. </p><p>Only one coupon can be used per visit. </p><p>"We hope that as people are out doing their Christmas shopping they will pick up some small stuffed animals, Nylabones, rubber balls, Kongs, catnip, or any pet appropriate toy," said Terri Thompson, BRHS director of retail. "Our animals go through so many toys at the shelter and we are always in need of more." </p><p>The humane society is a nonprofit animal welfare organization. </p><p>The thrift store is the main source of revenue for animal care. </p><p>The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call the store at 828-692-3503 for more information.</p>